Those who have already updated their devices to the latest official firmware and currently looking for a root method may follow our guide below. Along with rooting the device the tutorial also install ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery. The guide uses CWM recovery v6.0.3.4 as custom recovery and SuperSU v1.43 package to root the device. The SuperSU root package is released by recognised XDA developer, Chainfire.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device. Users are also advised to verify that their devices meet following requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Driver for Galaxy Nexus to transfer files between the Android device and the computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect the Android device with the computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and then check the USB Debugging Mode.]

3) As the tutorial might wipe all the data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP already installed then back up data using the recovery.

4) The Galaxy Nexus should have above 80% of battery charge.

5) The phone should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.

6) The root and recovery files work Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 running on Android 4.3. Applying this on any incorrect variant is likely to brick the device. Therefore, verify the model number of the Galaxy device by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number.

7) Rooting the device will void manufacturer's warranty. Users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting it later.

Stesp-4: Connect the Galaxy Nexus to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the downloaded UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip to the SD card of the phone. Ensure that the file is in the SD card root, not in any folder

Stesp-7: Boot the phone into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode. Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons together for a few seconds until some text appears on the phone's screen. This is Bootloader Mode

Stesp-8: Now navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt [Shift + Right click>> to open Command Prompt]

Stesp-11: In CWM recovery, scroll down to flash zip from SD card, press the Power button to select it

Stesp-12: Press the Power button again to select choose zip from sdcard

Stesp-13: Using the Volume keys navigate to UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip and select it by pressing the Power button. Confirm installation on the next screen. The installation should start now

Stesp-14: After the installation process is completed, return to the recovery menu and reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now. The phone will boot now and might take about five minutes to boot up for the first time

Galaxy Nexus running on official Android 4.3 JRW66V Jelly Bean should be now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the phone and look for an app called SuperSU. To verify the root status further, install Root Checker app from Google Play Store.